A Postdoctoral Research Associate position is available for highly motivated scientists to investigate pathogenesis of metabolic liver diseases, including both alcoholic- and nonalcoholic- fatty liver disease in Dr. Zhenyuan Song's laboratory at University of Illinois at Chicago, Medical Center, College of Applied Health Sciences, Department of Kinesiology and Nutrition.

The position will be supported by a 5-year NIH-funded R01 research grant, focusing on investigating the role of adipose tissue function/dysfunction in the development of fatty liver diseases using both cell culture and animal models.

Duties:

The candidate will be expected to work creatively and independently, keep up with relevant literature, interact with others in the lab, present work when possible, write grants, manuscripts and protocols, help with lab upkeep, and design, execute and analyze experiments.

Qualifications:

The candidate should have recently obtained a Ph.D. in Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or related field with research experience using both cell culture and animal models.

The University of Illinois at Chicago is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

The University of Illinois may conduct background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer. Background checks will be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.